Crispness

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Published 2014

Cookies are crisp if they are very low in moisture. The following factors contribute to crispness:

Low proportion of liquid in the mix. Most crisp cookies are made from a stiff dough.
High sugar and fat content.
Evaporation of moisture during baking due to high temperatures and/or long baking.
Small size or thin shape, so the cookies dry quickly during baking.
Proper storage. Crisp cookies can become soft if they absorb moisture.